According to the Hollywood Reporter has reported that Marvel Studios is courting Chiwetel Ejoifor of 12 Years A Slave, Serenity and Dirty Pretty Things for Doctor Strange.
Brother VooDoo perhaps?
Chiwetel Ejoifor could pull off a wicked Baron Mordo if you ask me.
Chiwetel Ejoifor could pull off a wicked 'most any character he's given a chance to play, if you ask me.
Yeah, I think he could do better than Brother Voodoo. Even Baron Mordo feels like a waste of his talents, unless the character ends up more Loki than Red Skull/Whiplash/Mandarin/just about any villain in a Marvel Universe movie.
Great point. We need more non-disposable villains.
"The Villain Must Die!" is my second-most disliked movie trope.
The MCU has been pretty good with that though- Loki survived multiple movies, Ambomination survived, there was no super-villian in Cap 2 (which was a break of its own), Red Skull's demise is intentionally vague, clearly to allow for his return. Ronan died, but Nebula walked away free.
The moral of the story is don't mess with Iron Man, because you're definitely going to die.
Yeppers.
Although I'd argue that Ronan is as reconstitutable as Red Skull.
According to the Hollywood Reporter has reported that Marvel Studios is courting Chiwetel Ejoifor of 12 Years A Slave, Serenity and Dirty Pretty Things for Doctor Strange.
Brother VooDoo perhaps?
Chiwetel Ejoifor could pull off a wicked Baron Mordo if you ask me.
Chiwetel Ejoifor could pull off a wicked 'most any character he's given a chance to play, if you ask me.
Yeah, I think he could do better than Brother Voodoo. Even Baron Mordo feels like a waste of his talents, unless the character ends up more Loki than Red Skull/Whiplash/Mandarin/just about any villain in a Marvel Universe movie.
Great point. We need more non-disposable villains.
"The Villain Must Die!" is my second-most disliked movie trope.
The MCU has been pretty good with that though- Loki survived multiple movies, Ambomination survived, there was no super-villian in Cap 2 (which was a break of its own), Red Skull's demise is intentionally vague, clearly to allow for his return. Ronan died, but Nebula walked away free.
The moral of the story is don't mess with Iron Man, because you're definitely going to die.
Yeppers.
Although I'd argue that Ronan is as reconstitutable as Red Skull.
I agree, but I don't think he was big enough or charismatic enough for Marvel to bother, so I'd bet on his death being permanent. Whereas Red Skull, despite Hugo Weavings lack of interest in coming back, with his history of body-swapping and status as Caps arch nemesis, I think if they have the right story they'll bring him back. I know I fully expected Robert Redford to pull his face off and reveal himself to be Red Skull for 2/3rds of the movie.
As for Chiwetel Ejiofor, I really want him to play Baron Mordo. There have been reports his role isn't villainous, but that leaves Wong and the Ancient One, or Brother Voodoo. Cumberbatch and Ejiofor have ready played master and slave once, and I don't feel like seeing that dynamic repeated or reversed. (Not exactly the same, but close enough for comparison). And Brother Voodoo is a waste of talent. He can't have more than a small role and he can't be Strange's equal. It has to be Mordo. Or Dormammu.
I think it'd be fun if Ejiofor was cast as Alaric, who appeared back in issue #31 in 1978. He was a minor mystic who once nearly defeated Strange and Namor. The Ricardo Villamonte artwork on that particular issue was fantastic. Would make for some great movie visuals and visceral excitement.
I dunno... I could see her as Clea, but she really doesn't meet my expectations as the Ancient One. I'll wait and see on this casting; I could be surprised.
EDIT - On the other hand, recalling her role in the Narnia films, she might pull it off.
Tilda Swinton is a chameleon. Look at movies like Orlando or The Grand Budapest Hotel. Even Constantine. She has a free pass to play anything she wants in my book. She could play Stephen Strange and I wouldn't object.
Great actress. Though I would have expected her to be cast as Death. That way she might also appear in the Infinity War films as Thanos's love interest :)
Not a chance. Clea is going to be a tough role to cast. Especially when you have to live up to this amazing Paul Smith version. meeeeeoooow!
I'm inclined to agree. I don't think Tilda would fit the Clea mold that we've come to expect as Stephen's love interest and pupil. Not to say Marvel is above changing things up a little...
Rumours back in March indicated that the role of Clea is to be portrayed by Juliet Rylance, an actress that has worked with with director Scott Derrickson on Sinister.
Does Dr. Strange need a love interest or is the inclusion of Clea just a bone for fanboys. Personally, Clea can wait for Strange 2 (if there is a sequel).
Does Dr. Strange need a love interest or is the inclusion of Clea just a bone for fanboys. Personally, Clea can wait for Strange 2 (if there is a sequel).
I can only assume (and hope) that the adversaries in the Dr. Strange film will be Baron Mordo, backed by the power of the "Big Bad" Dormammu. Sure, the good Doctor doesn't need a love interest, but I feel that Clea is an important aspect of the first Dr. Strange/Dormammu story arc. My only hope is that if (when?) Clea is included in the movie, her character is modernized so that she becomes more empowered than the typical damsel-in-distress that she was in the first 20 years of her appearances in Marvel comics.
Does Dr. Strange need a love interest or is the inclusion of Clea just a bone for fanboys. Personally, Clea can wait for Strange 2 (if there is a sequel).
It may be hard to take her seriously in that get-up, but Clea was actually introduced as far back as Strange Tales #126 in 1964. She's the mistress of the Dark Dimension and she’s Doctor Strange’s ex-girlfriend/wife in current continuity. She was trained by Strange in his home - his prized pupil, and was to Strange what he was to the Ancient One. And unless this film is going to be another origin story (which I doubt), there's likely good reason for his closest gallery to appear; Baron Mordo, Wong, Dormammu, the Ancient One, Brother Voodoo, and certainly Clea.
Leaving her out might limit the amount of female roles in this film. I'm sure people don't think Pepper Potts, Black Widow, Betty Ross, Peggy Carter, Dr. Jane Foster, Maria Hill, Lady Sif, or Gamora & Nebula were each just a 'bone for fanboys' - do they?
Clea's a tough cast. I could see them doing an arc in which she becomes ruler of the Dark Dimension by enlisting Stephen's help in overthrowing Dormammu. Doctor Strange's origin is told pretty easily in flashback, as demonstrated by The Oath, so we probably don't need a whole movie to tell his origin. "He's a wizard. He learned magic from this person after he got in a car wreck." Bam.
Rumours back in March indicated that the role of Clea is to be portrayed by Juliet Rylance, an actress that has worked with with director Scott Derrickson on Sinister.
Holy Cats, she's actually age-appropriate for Bandersnatch.
During a presentation in Africa last week, Disney unveiled concept art of Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Star Trek Into Darkness) as Doctor Strange for Scott Derrickson's upcoming Marvel film.
From eyewitnesses, Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange had facial hair and looked quite "menacing," but his superhero costume wasn't as colorful as his comic book counterpart traditionally wears.
"Doctor Strange looks dark. Very dark," htxt.Africa reported. "As in scraping the edge of ‘horror-movie-dark’ and information imparted about the film from Marvel Studios head, Kevin Feige, supports this appraisal. According to Feige, the film will have a firm footing in the shadowy world of the occult and supernatural. While we’re not expecting it to be a true blue horror film, but if it could provide as many chills as say Constantine (the TV series, NOT the film), then that would be great. Oh, and Benedict Cumberbatch looks very fetching in his Doctor Strange get-up. Very fetching indeed…"
Cinematographer Ben Davis discussed the look of the film at a BAFTA Masterclass in London on Tuesday, as reported by ScreenDaily.
"It has a very psychedelic grounding, and it's not your typical Marvel action movie," Davis is quoted in the report. "Most of the work within it is about other dimensions. And I described it, I think, when I was talking to Marvel as Marvel's 'Fantasia,' in a way, because it’s so sort of out there and different to everything else that they've done."
Davis also described the movie as "dark" -- perhaps not thematically, but visually.
"I can't really say much more about it, I'm afraid," Davis said. "But I think it'll be really interesting, and it's a very dark movie, I'm pleased to say."
In addition to "Doctor Strange," Davis also has worked as a cinematographer on Marvel Studios films "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Of the former, he stated, "Of all the films I've ever done, I don't think there's been a film as microscopically planned as that was in terms of every shot and every scenario and every lighting set up."
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Although I'd argue that Ronan is as reconstitutable as Red Skull.
As for Chiwetel Ejiofor, I really want him to play Baron Mordo. There have been reports his role isn't villainous, but that leaves Wong and the Ancient One, or Brother Voodoo. Cumberbatch and Ejiofor have ready played master and slave once, and I don't feel like seeing that dynamic repeated or reversed. (Not exactly the same, but close enough for comparison). And Brother Voodoo is a waste of talent. He can't have more than a small role and he can't be Strange's equal. It has to be Mordo. Or Dormammu.
She will play THE ANCIENT ONE??? any complaints???
she is one freaky looking woman... seems like a good fit for the movie!
I hope this works out.
EDIT - On the other hand, recalling her role in the Narnia films, she might pull it off.
Clea is going to be a tough role to cast. Especially when you have to live up to this amazing Paul Smith version. meeeeeoooow!
Rumours back in March indicated that the role of Clea is to be portrayed by Juliet Rylance, an actress that has worked with with director Scott Derrickson on Sinister.
Personally, Clea can wait for Strange 2 (if there is a sequel).
My only hope is that if (when?) Clea is included in the movie, her character is modernized so that she becomes more empowered than the typical damsel-in-distress that she was in the first 20 years of her appearances in Marvel comics.
Leaving her out might limit the amount of female roles in this film. I'm sure people don't think Pepper Potts, Black Widow, Betty Ross, Peggy Carter, Dr. Jane Foster, Maria Hill, Lady Sif, or Gamora & Nebula were each just a 'bone for fanboys' - do they?
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s ‘Doctor Strange’ Character Revealed: He’ll Play Baron Mordo
An awesome fan-made opening credits sequence.
Made me forget all about this fan-made teaser trailer...
From ComicBook.com
During a presentation in Africa last week, Disney unveiled concept art of Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Star Trek Into Darkness) as Doctor Strange for Scott Derrickson's upcoming Marvel film.
From eyewitnesses, Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange had facial hair and looked quite "menacing," but his superhero costume wasn't as colorful as his comic book counterpart traditionally wears.
Cinematographer Ben Davis discussed the look of the film at a BAFTA Masterclass in London on Tuesday, as reported by ScreenDaily. Davis also described the movie as "dark" -- perhaps not thematically, but visually. In addition to "Doctor Strange," Davis also has worked as a cinematographer on Marvel Studios films "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Of the former, he stated, "Of all the films I've ever done, I don't think there's been a film as microscopically planned as that was in terms of every shot and every scenario and every lighting set up."